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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
| − | [[Chinese Cymbals]] | + | [[Chinese Cymbals]] <br/> |
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| + | [[Tam Tam]] <br/> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 03:29, 5 February 2025
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Construction
Types
Bao Gongs - thick gongs with a protruding nipple - very focused tone, not much crash or wash
Chau Gongs - traditional Chinese Gong - combination of fundamental tone and crash/wash
Opera Gongs - smaller, high pitched gongs for Chinese Opera - ascends or descends in pitch when struck
Tiger Gongs - smaller gongs with lots of crash
Wind Gongs - thinner gongs with a huge wash of sound
History
Chinese gongs is a traditional chinese instrument.
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
It is played by holding one cymbal in each hand with the red ropes and striking the two together. The volume can be adjusted by the force of striking the cymbals.
Manufacturers
Retailers
The Gong Shop
Harmony Music Co.